Between Mickey-shaped treats, memorable meals with characters, and can’t-miss snacks, dining is part of the fun at Walt Disney World. Disney Dining Plans make it easier to savor it all, and starting with 2027 vacations, you can customize your dining experience even more with the new Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan.
Why Should I Get a Dining Plan?
A dining plan makes vacation planning feel simpler and lets you enjoy more of the dining fun along the way. Disney Dining Plans are designed to add convenience and flexibility by letting you prepay for meals and snacks so you can indulge in your favorite foods without checking the menu prices.
Hot Honey Chicken Waffle? You’re in. A Rapunzel Sundae? Say less. Both of these delicious treats and way more are included in a dining plan.
Intrigued? Here’s a guide to everything you need to know about Disney Dining Plans.
How do Dining Plans Work?
- Dining Plans are purchased as part of your stay at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel. You can add them before your vacation online, through a cast member at our call center or via your travel professional.
- For everyone in your party ages 3 and over, dining plans include a set number of meals and snacks based on the number of nights of your resort stay.
- Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during your stay, with unused meals rolling over day-to-day until midnight on your check-out day. That means you are not limited to a specific number of meals per day. You can mix and bundle your meals to fit your schedule.
- Once you’re at a dining location, just let the cast member know that you are using a dining plan and they will handle the rest.
Which Dining Plan is Right for Me?
For 2027, you can choose from three dining plans depending on your vacation style. Whether your family is all about grab-and-go meals to stay in the action or you want extra time around the table, we have an option for you.
Quick-Service Dining Plan
Great for guests who want fewer reservations and more time for fun.
What does it come with?
- 2 quick-service meals per night of stay
- 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
- 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest per stay)
Table-Service Dining Plan
A nice balance of sit-down meals and on-the-go favorites.
What does it come with?
- 1 table-service meal per night of stay
- 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
- 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
- 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest per stay)
NEW for 2027: Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan
Perfect for guests who want to enjoy three meals per day or signature dining experiences.
What does it come with?
- 2 table-service meals per night of stay
- 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
- 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
- 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest per stay)
What is a Quick-Service Meal vs a Table-Service Meal?
Quick-service meals are locations where you order at a counter. Think Connections Eatery at EPCOT or Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom. These spots use one quick-service meal and are perfect for grabbing a tasty meal, then getting right back to the fun.
Table-service meals are restaurants where you are seated and served, often a great choice for a mid-day break, a celebratory meal, or one of those unforgettable dining moments that become part of the vacation story.
Spots like Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom or 50’s Prime Time Café at Hollywood Studios are delicious examples and cost one table-service meal.
Reservations are highly recommended for table-service locations and, since you are staying at a Disney resort, you have first access to book your dining reservations – up to 60 days in advance of your check-in day – for the entire length of your stay.
Character dining and signature dining experiences, like table-service restaurants, offer a relaxed meal around a table. However, they come with a magical twist, such as a Disney character coming to your table or refined cuisine from award-winning chefs.
These experiences can use up to two table-service meals, so if restaurants like Story Book Dining at Artist Point within Wilderness Lodge or Tiffins Restaurant at Animal Kingdom are must-dos during your vacation, consider the Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan, which offers greater flexibility to enjoy these locations.
Our Dining Plan Tips
- Keep track of your meals via the My Disney Experience app, on dining receipts or by asking a cast member at your resort front desk or a guest relations location.
- Your table-service meal meals can also be used at quick-service restaurants, giving you even more flexibility if your plans change or you want to grab a meal on the go.
- Don’t forget your refillable drink mug when spending time at your resort! You can get easy refills on all sorts of drinks during your stay, from water to soda and even coffee.
Ready to Start Planning?
Whether your dream vacation includes quick bites between attractions, a favorite character dining experience, or even more time to savor sit-down meals, there’s a Disney Dining Plan to match.
And when you stay at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, adding a dining plan can be one more convenient perk of your onsite vacation experience. As you begin to plan, be sure to check out our special offers for savings on your Walt Disney World vacation. Visit DisneyWorld.com to start planning today.
